First impressions

While travelling from the airport to the hostel, we experienced African traffic. Amazed by the people who walked freely between the cars with goods piled high on their heads, from peanuts to cushions - their was something for everyone!
A little nervous about what our first meal in Ghana would be... it turned out it was my favourite spaghetti bolognaise! An early night soon followed, exhausted by the day travelling.

Today was our first orientation day, to allow us to get to grips with Ghanaian culture before travelling to our project.

While waiting in the bus as some exchanged money we were mobbed by lots of men selling a variety of wrist bands, some even had 'Obama 2008' on! Phillip on his way back from the bank, made friends with one who quickly made him a bracelet with his own name on and gave him his contact details for any more business.

The afternoon has been really fun, yet challenging. For those of you who know me well, co-ordination and rhythm don't come naturally to me! So when learning a traditional dance routine, many moments turned into hilarity as our dancing instructor, Edward, showed us the moves. After a sweaty hour and a half dancing, my rhythm was again put to the test while we learnt traditional drumming. Aysha and I were singled out for our lack of co-ordination with the rest of the group. However by the end we were finally feeling the African rhythm!

This evening I went for a walk with some of the group. The atmosphere had changed from everyone smiling and talking to us during the day to being stared at by night. Although I too was staring, intrigued by the shop names like 'Don't mind your wife' selling home cooked food to 'Bus stop' where we stayed for a drink.

Exhausted from the African heat and lots of dancing, I'm off to bed.
Goodnight x

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